06/08/2026
Social media is a part of our lives now, seemingly whether we like it or not. The health and fitness realm is full of influencers and "experts" in every topic imaginable. Unfortunately, it is an easy place to take advantage of people just trying to better themselves.
How can we tell who to trust or not? There are a few dead giveaways of what to avoid:
👉If they're offering a Promo Code or discount, it's a scam.
👉If it requires up front "investments", it's a scam.
👉If it plays off your dedication to yourself with phrases like, "You have to be willing to invest in you" or "You're worth the expense", it's a scam. (These are true, but shouldn't need to be highlighted as a guilt tactic.)
👉If it is promised with a time frame. ("Lose 10 lbs in 10 days"), it's a scam.
Some good signs:
👍If it has a free trial with no payment information required, try it!
👍If you know someone who has done it successfully for longer than the intro period, try it!
👍If it's tailored to personalized goals and not generalizations, AND is focused on long term sustainability, try it!
🙌When all else fails, just remember, if it sounds too weird to be real, it probably is and if it seems too good to be true, it might be. Always double check!
🫣And for the love of all good things, please do not give yourself a coffee e***a. ☕🚫🍑
